You can get a pretty good chocolate sampler from chocosphere for about $25 or $30. They are one of the most respected retailers of gourmet chocolates. I got a sampler a month ago just on a whim and still haven't finished it all. My wife went absolutely nuts over the Michel Cluizel bars.posted by rolypolyman at 9:44 PM on February 6, 2007 [2 favorites]

Ultimate Lasagna, as famously prepared by Chef Massimiliano Bartoli at the now-closed Miss Williamsburg restaurant in Brooklyn. This mail-order version of Chef Bartoli's lasagna was featured on the Food Network last year; and although the restaurant has since closed, I spoke with an employee last month who said that shipping would resume for the "ultimate lasagna" later this spring.

Amai Tea and Bake House isn't extravagantly expensive, but the per piece (or per cookie) price ends up being relatively high. Great baked goods and beautiful packaging, though. Would make a great gift.

Tuna Guys canned fish. Truly superior albacore, and much cheaper bought by the case than singly. It will forever spoil you for the overcooked, broth-and-gum-added mainstream brands.posted by goetter at 10:58 PM on February 6, 2007

Zabars has the best bagels, knishes, rugelach, and other New York delicacies.posted by toxic at 11:11 PM on February 6, 2007

Pete's Caramels are supposed to be amazing. The dude who sells them (Pete) is a high schooler. You can get a sample for a dollar, and he'll refund your dollar if you write a testimonial about it.posted by rossination at 11:47 PM on February 6, 2007

Forgot the price. $20 for a batch (which is "at least a pound"), including shipping.posted by rossination at 11:48 PM on February 6, 2007

Enstrom's Almond Toffee.
Oh sweet baby jeezus. It should be illegal, but I am very very glad it's not.
Don't judge the awful 1940's box graphics. It's what's inside that will blow your mind.posted by artdrectr at 12:13 AM on February 7, 2007

Ippodo Tea Company in Kyoto has been selling some of the best tea in the world for hundreds of years.posted by spasm at 2:15 AM on February 7, 2007

If you are in the US, try CanAm peameal bacon. It is truly excellent, as good or better than real Canadian stuff.

Keep in mind that many (US and Canada-based) internet shops have only domestic delivery on food due to FDA regulations. Coffee and tea cross the border without issue, though.posted by crazycanuck at 2:23 AM on February 7, 2007

I agree, Enstrom's toffee is extraordinary. We gave it out to guests at our wedding.posted by LadyBonita at 3:19 AM on February 7, 2007

Not to threadjack, but does anyone know anywhere to mail-order sushi supplies (especially flash frozen fish) I live far inland, and not near a large city, so no fishmonger.
I know Alton Brown just mentioned this as a method on the recent episode of Good Eats (Wake up little sushi).

I'll second Wolfermans, their muffins blow my mind.. My grandfather orders me a sampler box every year for my birfday.

I also mail-order tea from Rishi, and 'enjoying tea'.posted by JonnyRotten at 9:06 AM on February 7, 2007

I can vouch for the salty goodness that comes from the Bacon-of-the-month club which has other gifts but it is all about the hog. You can also buy from the artisan bacon people directly as well.posted by jadepearl at 9:14 AM on February 7, 2007

Vosges Chocolate is a real favorite around here.. yes they are a bit pricey, but seriously worth it - the juxtaposition of different flavors that Katrina makes sounds weird on paper, and is absolutely fantastic in taste.posted by niteHawk at 9:24 AM on February 7, 2007

I love Fat Witch brownies. Everyone that I've sent them to loves them.posted by spec80 at 9:27 AM on February 7, 2007

Rowena's cakes are what I send when I need to do something a little different. I've sent her Almond Rose Cake several times when I can not attend a funeral. They've always been well received.posted by onhazier at 9:46 AM on February 7, 2007

Graeter's famous French pot ice cream. If I were limited to one flavor of ice cream for the rest of my life, I'd strongly consider their chocolate chip; and I'm nearly certain my fiancée would pick their caramel.posted by cribcage at 3:53 PM on February 7, 2007

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